First Nations Womens Alliance

“Membership is available to domestic violence and sexual assault organizations which are organized primarily for the purpose of serving tribal communities in north dakota. For purposes of this corporation, a member shall be defined as any organization which meets the minimum requirements for membership set forth by the corporation and whose primary purpose is to provide all of the following services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault: advocacy, prevention, education, information, referral, shelter and social change work as outlined in the mission statement.”

“Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote. Voting by proxy shall be allowed. Members shall elect all members of the board of directors.”

“Tax return is reviewed and approved by the board of directors prior to filing at a board of directors regular meeting.”

“The board and employees are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest disclosure questionaire at least annually.”

“The director/chief operating officers salary was determined by the board after reviewing what similar positions in the general area were being paid.”

“There are no other executive officers or key persons employed. There are only 6 employees and the other 5 are not management level employees.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest statements, minutes and financial records are available for review by the public during normal business hours at the entities business offices.”

“Palecek consulting assists with the administration of the grants first nations manages”